According to a CDC report, a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 has emerged in the US that shows the ability to better evade immune responses and resist antibodies induced by current COVID-19 vaccines. This variant was first detected in the USA and is currently found in 29 states. Despite its presence in a relatively large number of states, its overall prevalence in the US remains low. The CDC continues to monitor the situation and follow the development of this variant. The report did not provide details on the symptoms or severity of the disease associated with this variant.